Allied Health Behaviour Practitioner

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary Full-Time up to 3 years
• Location: Campbelltown, Warilla or Port Macquarie/Forster and you will be required to work five (5) days per week, with a minimum of four (4) days per week either in an identified education office location or delivering face to face support in schools.
• Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 with base salary ranging between $133,348 - $146,945 per annum, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

Join the Student Wellbeing Support Directorate and play a key role in strengthening inclusive education and student wellbeing across NSW public schools.

As a Behaviour Specialist Practitioner, you will use your specialist expertise to support schools to understand and respond to challenging and complex behaviours.

Working as part of the Team Around a School, you will deliver evidence-based behaviour support, build staff capability and help create positive learning environments where all students can thrive.

You will:

• Provide expert advice to schools on complex student behaviour.
• Develop evidence-based strategies and tailored interventions.
• Build staff capability through professional learning and guidance.
• Partner with schools and agencies to improve student outcomes.
• Support inclusive practices and positive learning environments.

This role supports students and schools across NSW and involves statewide travel, including occasional overnight travel. A current and valid driver’s licence and willingness to undertake this travel are required.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

We are looking for a collaborative and adaptable practitioner who can apply specialist behaviour expertise to strengthen inclusive practices and improve student wellbeing and learning outcomes.

You will bring:

• An allied health qualification and extensive experience supporting children and young people with complex behaviours of concern.
• Expertise in evidence-based behaviour support, including needs associated with mental health, trauma, communication, regulation and/or sensory processing.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and coach others to strengthen capability.
• A flexible, solutions-focused and collaborative approach, with the ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree and extensive experience in an allied health field relevant to behaviour support provision to children and young people. This could include, speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, social work or applied behaviour analysis
• Hold a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment.
• Current and valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel statewide.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Please attach the following documents:

• a resume (maximum 5 pages) including names of two referees and your contact details
• a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and addressing the capabilities of this role
• a copy of your qualification demonstrating you meet the essential requirements of the role.

You will also be required to respond to the following targeted questions:

1. Outline your relevant skills and experience in building capability of others to support children and young people with complex needs. (Maximum 300 words)
2. Describe your experience in providing specialist behaviour advice or consultation to support others in addressing complex behavioural or wellbeing needs. (Maximum 300 words)

As part of the application process, you will be asked to select your preference from the following education office locations: Campbelltown, Warilla, Port Macquarie, Forster

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date  Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact the Workforce Planning team via email: [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Natalie Angelkovski at [email protected]

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.